Mind-Shattering Discovery Reveals How a Human Brain Turned to Glass in the Ancient Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
An individual who perished in the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 CE had his brain turned to glass under a unique set of conditions.
Microbial Research Aboard the International Space Station Suggests Astronauts Need to Get Their Hands Dirty
The International Space Station may be too clean for astronauts' own good, allowing hostile microbiota to flourish.
Sustainability Hack for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Makes Mixing Oil And Water a Good Thing
Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered a new sustainability hack with a simple way to recycle lithium-ion batteries.
Harvard Engineers Develop Springtail-Inspired Micro-Robot Capable of Leaping 23 Times Its Body Length
Harvard engineers have developed a micro-robot based on the springtail insect that is capable of leaping 23 times its body length.
America’s New “Golden Dome”: What to Know About the Next-Gen Missile Defense System
The U.S. is moving forward with plans to develop a "Golden Dome" missile defense system. What exactly does this mean for national security?
Unusual New Materials “May Hold the Key” to Unlocking Holy Grail of High-Temperature Superconductivity
Claims of a new family of superconducting materials that can operate at relatively high temperatures have physicists excited.
Northrop Grumman Equips South Korea with New Helicopter-Mounted Mine Detectors
Northrop Grumman reached a deal with Hanwha this week to provide helicopter-mounted Airborne Laser Mine Detection Systems.
Canada’s UAP Challenges: Will the Government Act on the Sky Canada Project Report?
Member of Parliament Larry Maguire discusses the Sky Canada Project initiative examining unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Canada.
The Brain’s Working Memory Has Limits, and These Scientists Say They Know Why
In a new study, researchers from Brown University found that dopamine levels have effects on working memory, including short term memory.
Planetary Defense Experts Issue Update on Worrisome “City-Killer” Asteroid 2024 YR4
A near-Earth asteroid discovered by astronomers late last year that showed a rising potential for colliding with Earth has been downgraded, according to planetary defense experts.
22,000-Year-Old Evidence of Transport Technology Reshapes Our Understanding of the Ancient Americas
Archeologists say they have discovered evidence of 22,000-year-old transport technology used in the ancient Americas.
Was Mars ‘Rusted’ by Water? Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Red Planet’s Iconic Color
Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.
Misinformation, Deception, and Harm Reveal the ‘Dark Side’ of Influencer Culture, Alarming Study Says
Researchers reveal that social media influencers can cause misinformation, unrealistic beauty standards and unethical practices.
Breakthrough Solar System Makes Fuel from Thin Air, Transforming Pollution in to Power
A groundbreaking invention that produces fuel from thin air could transform atmospheric carbon dioxide from a threat into a potentially valuable resource.
Pentagon Warns AI Warfare Risks Unknown, Launches SABER Program to ‘Red Team’ AI Battlefield Systems
The Pentagon is launching a new program aimed at red-teaming AI battlefield systems to mitigate unknown risks.
Scientists Reveal the Discovery of “Quipu,” the Largest Cosmic Superstructure Ever Seen
Astronomers have discovered a cosmic superstructure so massive it reshapes our understanding of the universe's largest-scale composition.
Lost for 3,500 Years, Archaeologists Unearth Long-Missing Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II
A Pharaoh's tomb belonging to Thutmose II, lost in the depths of the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis, has been discovered.
This New Bio-Hybrid Drone Uses Live Moth Antennae to Navigate by Sensing Odors
Researchers recently unveiled a new bio-hybrid drone that integrates live silkworm moth antenna to detect smells.
Physicists Thought This “Doubly Magic” Atomic Nucleus was Perfectly Spherical. An Unexpected Discovery Says Otherwise.
A long-held belief involving lead-208 challenges past beliefs that the element’s atomic nucleus is a perfect sphere.
“We May Be at a Turning Point”—Scientists Reveal Untapped Energy Source Lurking in a Mountain Near You
Large-scale natural accumulations of hydrogen within mountain ranges could soon lead to a breakthrough in sustainable energy production.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects ‘Chaos’ at the Heart of the Galaxy that Defies Astronomer’s Predictions
New observations made by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed a chaotic and perpetual light show occurring at the galaxy’s center, revealing phenomena that defy current models.
Einstein Probe’s “Lobster Eyes” Detect Puzzling Energy Burst Coming from an Odd Binary System
An X-ray flash coming from an unusual binary star system was recently spotted with help from the unique "Lobster eyes" on the Einstein Probe.
Lockheed Martin’s New Missile Tracking Spacecraft Aim to Defend U.S. Against Foreign Hypersonic Threats
Lockheed Martin spacecraft will support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, tracking threats in the hypersonic missile arms race.
Shapeshifting Robotics Breakthrough Reveals Adaptive Materials That Morph and Carry Weight
A robotic material inspired by science fiction, able to shapeshift and carry many times its own weight has been brought to fruition.
DARPA’s RESTORE Program Aims to Hack Sleep for Warfighters Operating on Three Hours of Rest
DARPA's latest program, RESTORE, aims to supercharge sleep deprived soldiers on as little as three hours of rest.
FDA Staff Reviewing Musk’s Neuralink Among Those Fired in DOGE Employee Layoffs
Several U.S. Food and Drug Administration employees connected to reviewing Elon Musk’s brain interface company Neuralink have been fired.
Satellite Data Reveals Concerning Trend in Major Cities That Were Once a Gateway to Opportunity
Satellite data and city records suggest major metropolitan areas have ceased functioning as effective springboards for progress.
Digital Detox: Doing This With Your Smartphone Can Significantly Boost Mental Health, New Study Finds
New research shows how blocking mobile internet can significantly boost one's mental health, focus, and well-being.
Meet SOMIRO, the Tiny Aquatic Robot Inspired by Flatworms That May Revolutionize Water Exploration
An aquatic robot that navigates tight, cluttered spaces and pushes objects many times its own weight is setting new performance benchmarks.
New Research Links Aspartame to Heart Health Risks
New research suggests that one of the most common sugar substitutes, aspartame, may have unintended consequences for heart health.
Static Electricity Gets a Jolt as Scientists Solve Decades-Old Mystery
New research out of Australia is helping to bring order to the enduring chaos involving static electricity.
China’s Experimental ‘Flying Train’ Edges Closer to Reality—Can Hyperloop Succeed Where Others Failed?
China’s experimental hyperloop T-Flight maglev train is advancing toward making record-breaking transportation speeds a reality.
New Data Increases Chances of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Collision With Earth in 2032. Should We Be Worried?
NASA has just increased the likelihood that the asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the Earth on December 22, 2032, to 3.1%.
Rare Hexagonal Diamond is Finally Created in the Lab, Overturning Decades of Controversy
For the first time, researchers in China have synthetically produced a nearly pure hexagonal diamond, marking a significant breakthrough in materials science.
Physicists Uncover Evidence of Two Opposing Arrows of Time in the Quantum Realm
Physicists at the University of Surrey have uncovered evidence suggesting that, at the quantum level, time does not have a single, forward direction but instead can emerge in two opposing directions.
The Science of Creativity: Study Reveals the Best Ways to Organize Teams for Idea Generation
New research reveals how different organizational structures impact idea generation, offering insights into the best ways to foster creativity.
Survival Secrets of Antarctica’s Largest Land-Dwelling Creature Are Finally Revealed
The hardy Antarctic midge finally reveals some of its survival secrets to Osaka Metropolitan University researchers in a new study.
Plasma Rocket Engine Breakthrough Unveiled as New Russian Prototype Aims for Faster Space Travel
A prototype electric plasma rocket engine capable of significantly increasing thrust and efficiency has been unveiled by Russian scientists.
Biohybrid Hand Uses “Sushi-Like” Bundles of Muscle to Mimic Human Movements
A new artificial biohybrid hand uses "sushi-like" bundles of thin human skeletal muscle fibers to manipulate its soft robotic exoskeleton.
DARPA Seeks Quantum Sensor Breakthroughs for Use on the Battlefield of Tomorrow
DARPA is now launching a new quantum sensor initiative to overcome the operational challenges inhibiting the devices promising potential.
Are You Ready for Love? Your Friends Might Know Before You Do
Could your friends know when you're ready to find love even before you do? A new study suggests they might.
Did Our Solar System Pass Through a Giant Molecular Cloud Ten Million Years Ago?
Could our solar system have been temporarily exposed to an enhanced flux of cosmic-rays at some point in the ancient past?
Secrets of Cone Snail Toxins Decoded by AI Could Lead to New Drug Discoveries
Researchers have found that cone snail toxins can be a good model for AI simulations of molecular interactions.
Are We Alone? Intelligent Life May Be More Common Than We Thought, New Penn State Study Suggests
Is life as rare as we once believed? A new Penn State study suggests that intelligent life is more likely than previously thought.
White Dwarf Supernovae May Hold the Key to Dark Energy and Unresolved Cosmic Mysteries
Recent observations of white dwarf explosions have revealed new insights into their diversity and relationship to dark energy.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Stunning Secrets of Disc HH 30, Offering a Rare Glimpse at Planet Formation
Webb Telescope captures stunning new images of HH 30, revealing a dynamic protoplanetary disc where planets form.
“Astronomy is Facing an Existential crisis,” Says Researcher Who Solved Radio Telescope Mystery
An American Astronomy team at Brown University found themselves in a mystery when an Australian telescope recorded some perplexing data.
“The Devils Money”: Archaeologists Uncover a Horde of Gold and Jewelry at Mysterious Early Medieval Cult Site
Archaeologists have uncovered an early medieval cult site in the Netherlands, that features hordes of gold and jewelry.
New Research Shows Bacterial ‘Sexome’ Could Help Identify Perpetrators in Sexual Assault Cases
Researchers have discovered that unique bacterial species, known as the “sexome,” are transferred between individuals during sexual intercourse.
Department of Energy Scientists Discover Unexpected New Method of Detecting High-Energy Protons
Department of Energy researchers have discovered a novel means of detecting high-energy protons.